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April 2025 | Calendars

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April reminds me of promises. Promises to keep and promises kept. Two significant events this month specifically remind me of promises: the Mr.'s birthday and Easter. The Mr.'s birthday reminds me to daily renew my promise to love, honor, and cherish him. Easter reminds me of the faithfulness of God's promises. He promises struggle, but also deliverance. God never wants us to forget that; He's constantly reminding us that He will rescue us. What promises does April remind you of? Perhaps, you're thinking of promises you made regarding your students. Either promises made directly to them, or hopes forged from the year's beginning. Maybe you're looking at the school year coming to a close and April finds you recommitted to doubling down on those promises.  Perhaps, promises regarding your personal life are on your mind. Maybe you want to spend more time outside with family, now that the weather is warming. Or maybe you want to commit to taking one day, one hou...
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May 2025 | Calendars

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Keep going, Friends! The end is in sight. If you don't have a countdown going already, you might want to start one.  We, personally, cannot believe the end of the year is nearly here. With it, as always, comes sadness, hope, and the thrill of new beginnings. If you're like us, you're simultaneously thinking about the end of this year and the beginning of next.  To help you get through the end of the year, we've compiled engaging, cross-curricular activities for you. Know we're praying for you, and we hope you're doing the same for us. Resources to Support You in Your May Journey: May 2025 Ideas for  Every  Day Calendar  (family friendly, educational)  May 2025 Growth for Today Calendar  (personal growth, Gospel study) May 2025 Ideas for EVERY Day View the  current month's calendar   at the Learning Lab Tab. Or download your  May 2025 calendar  through  OneDrive . View  archived calendars  on our JOY f...
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Matthew 23 | The Wolfe Notes

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In 2025 we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  March calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Matthew 23 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline   Of our thoughts and questions. Exploration   Of swearing oaths. A Reflection  on God's goal. An Invitation to Respond   to the God of truth. Matthew 23 Sheep at Pasture by fietzfotos at Pixabay Overview General Topic Jesus seeks to protect Jerusalem through warnings about the Pharisees and a plea to return. Key Themes Intent. Consequence. Protection. Summary Jesus exposes the hypocritical deeds of the Pharisees. They demand honor and condemn others while inwardly they are filthy. Jesus lays the guilt for all the prophets' mu...
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Matthew 22 | The Wolfe Notes

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In 2025 we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  March calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Matthew 22 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline   Of our thoughts and questions. Exploration   Of the greatest commandment. A Reflection  On the never-ending celebration. An Invitation to Respond   to God's invitation. Matthew 22 Rose Petals by Hans at Pixabay Overview General Topic Jesus teaches that accepting the Father's invitation and authority is of primary importance, everything else is inconsequential. Key Themes Grace. Sincerity. Authority.  Summary Through a story of a wedding feast, Jesus portrays God's grace and our response to it. While His grace is availab...
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Matthew 21 | The Wolfe Notes

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In 2025 we're working our way through the gospels and invite you to join us as we seek to learn from Jesus. Find all our notes, from this year and past years, at the  Faith Food  tab. And if you'd like ideas for suggested pacing, download our  March calendar . Welcome, friends, we're so glad you're journeying with us. Let's grow together! Our notes on Matthew 21 include: An Overview :  Topic, Themes, and Summary. An Outline   Of our thoughts and questions. Exploration   Into discerning authority. A Reflection  On being part of the crowd. An Invitation to Respond   to God beholding   you. Matthew 21 Stone Wall by _Alicja_ at Pixabay Overview General Topic Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is met with celebration, but His actions and words quickly escalate the evil intent of the priests who reject Him. Key Themes Recognition. Fulfillment. Cleansing. Summary Jesus arrives in Jerusalem on a donkey surrounded by people cheering Him on as the Messiah. He...
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